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library

[lahy-brer-ee, -bruh-ree, -bree] / ˈlaΙͺˌbrΙ›r i, -brΙ™ ri, -bri /


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"Decisions about library stock are not made through blanket bans on individual authors. Collections are regularly reviewed and refreshed to reflect factors such as reader demand, condition and relevance of stock."

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026

Rachel, whose library is in one of the 11 council areas taking part in the free lamps scheme, said she notices the effects from about October.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

His library contained more than 600 volumes, ranging from Tacitus and Shakespeare to contemporary novelists, poets and dramatists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

There are 21 bedrooms, 26.5 bathrooms, seven kitchens, offices, a library, and an indoor swimming pool.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Brie opens the door when she sees us coming, and Teddy runs over, telling her all about the playground and the trains at the library and the book he chose.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Disputed books have also been removed from Periyar Arivulagam, while anti-corruption officials examine procurement records and inspect other libraries, he added.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

The findings suggest that libraries and archives may hold far more information about historical diseases than previously recognized.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026

With libraries having long moved on from just offering book loans, Rachel said schemes such as this are "vital"

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026

One of the world's most popular fan fiction libraries has been dark for over a week after a cyberattack forced it offline, leaving millions of fans without access to their favorite stories.

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

Fort had apparently spent twenty-seven years going through old newspapers in libraries.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett


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